If you receive benefits through the federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, the Social Security Administration (SSA) can check your bank account. They do this to verify that you still meet the program requirements. SSI is resource-specific and reserved for disabled people with limited means. That means you qualify for the program because you have limited […]
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How Do I Know if I’m Eligible for Disability?
Before you think about filing for the federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) programs, you need to know if you’re eligible. Most disability lawyers offer free consultations for potential claimants to determine eligibility. But you can also do some initial research on your own before contacting a disability lawyer. To be […]
What Medical Conditions Automatically Qualify You For Disability?
It can be difficult to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. But, most successful disability claims have one thing in common: solid medical evidence. As a reminder, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is reserved for people with serious and persistent medical conditions. These problems must prevent them from working. In most cases, claimants go through a process […]
How to File a Social Security Disability Application
If you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you’ll need to start by filing an initial application. To make the process a bit easier on you, we’ve put together this blog post so you can be prepared for what comes next. Step One: Set Up An Appointment Call your local Social Security office […]
How Many Times Can You Appeal a Disability Claim?
It’s no surprise that most Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims are denied at the first stage of the process. In fact, most Social Security disability claims go through multiple stages with opportunities for claimants to appeal along the way. As a refresher, let’s revisit the Social Security disability appeals process further below. Disability Appeals […]
SSI and SSDI Claimants May Be Eligible for a Second Stimulus Check
Individuals participating in the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) programs may be eligible for a second social security stimulus check. November 21 was the deadline to request a stimulus check this year. But, there may be a second stimulus package in 2021 if negotiations resume in Washington. If you’d like […]
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Disability Lawyer?
Surveys show that claimants who hire Social Security disability lawyers are more likely to win their claim than if they file alone or with a disability advocate. Before making the decision, it’s a good idea to understand how much it will cost to hire a disability lawyer. Important Definitions Social Security disability lawyers work on […]
How to Get Your Doctor to Help You with Your Disability Claim
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Programs require strong medical evidence before approving a disability claim. This medical evidence is often pulled from medical treatment records gathered from your various treating physicians. If you’re working with a good disability lawyer, they will help you gather and organize your medical evidence. […]
How to Survive Financially While Waiting for Disability
We won’t sugarcoat it. Applying for disability benefits through SSDI and SSI can be a process that takes anywhere from 3 months to over 2 years. The disability application and appeal processes are time-consuming and complicated. It’s important to set your expectations accordingly and to have a plan for the wait. It’s no surprise that […]
What is Considered a Disability?
In our practice as North Carolina Disability Laywers, we are often asked: “What is considered a disability?” Although we have answered that question before on this blog , we thought we’d revisit it since it’s asked frequently. We’ll start as we always do with Social Security’s definition of a disability: “The definition of disability under Social […]